1. Academic Validation
  2. Safety assessment of 6-hydroxyindole as used in cosmetics

Safety assessment of 6-hydroxyindole as used in cosmetics

  • Int J Toxicol. 2014 Sep-Oct;33(3 Suppl):24S-35S. doi: 10.1177/1091581814533972.
Christina L Burnett 1 Bart Heldreth 2 Wilma F Bergfeld 3 Donald V Belsito 3 Ronald A Hill 3 Curtis D Klaassen 3 Daniel C Liebler 3 James G Marks Jr 3 Ronald C Shank 3 Thomas J Slaga 3 Paul W Snyder 3 F Alan Andersen 4
Affiliations

Affiliations

  • 1 Cosmetic Ingredient Review Scientific Analyst/Writer, Washington, DC, USA.
  • 2 Cosmetic Ingredient Review Chemist, Washington, DC, USA.
  • 3 Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel Member, Washington, DC, USA.
  • 4 Former Director, Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Washington, DC, USA.
Abstract

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel (Panel) reviewed the safety of 6-hydroxyindole, which functions as an oxidative hair dye ingredient. The Panel considered relevant animal and human data provided in this safety assessment and concluded that 6-hydroxyindole is safe for use in oxidative hair dye formulations.

Keywords

6-Hydroxyindole; cosmetics; safety.

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